Earth's Patterns

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How long does it take Earth to rotate on its axis?

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24 hours

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What time of day is represented based on the length and position of the shadow in the picture? Options: 9 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

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noon

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What does the Foucault Pendulum provide evidence for?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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Why does it appear the sun rises in the East?

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The Earth is rotating on its axis from West to East.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What causes the need for time zones?

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Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

How long does it take the Earth to orbit (revolve around the sun? Options: 30 days, 365.25 days, 365 days, 11 months

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365.25 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Based on the shadow, what time of day does the picture represent? (Hint: the shadow is pointing to the west.)

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morning

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The Earth's rotation on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How long does it take for the Earth to make a full rotation?

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24 hours

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What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The imaginary line from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1